RangerFitz
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I'm lazy so here is my obd bewst gauge.
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daczone
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I am happy to say the Torque Solution "Boost Tap" works on the Ranger as well as the Mustang.
Unscrew the MAP sensor, install the boost tap and attach the map sensor. T27 screw holding it in place. (directly above the thing with all the wires)
Sits in place like this with the factory screw.
But first connect your hose to it. I used HOT HOT water to size up the tubing to fit. It goes over the barb and I added a zip tie for piece of mind. (I blew the water out with my compressor)
Similarly the other end goes over your transducer, or directly to your boost gauge.
Which looks something like this. Map sensor goes in the hole and is attached with the supplied (Machine screw). A T27 screw would have been a nice touch, but it's a allen head.
I zipped the transducer above the ABS module and the wire harness (3 wires) goes through the firewall to the gauge. Power/Ground and 1 wire for the gauge.
Unscrew the MAP sensor, install the boost tap and attach the map sensor. T27 screw holding it in place. (directly above the thing with all the wires)
Sits in place like this with the factory screw.
But first connect your hose to it. I used HOT HOT water to size up the tubing to fit. It goes over the barb and I added a zip tie for piece of mind. (I blew the water out with my compressor)
Similarly the other end goes over your transducer, or directly to your boost gauge.
Which looks something like this. Map sensor goes in the hole and is attached with the supplied (Machine screw). A T27 screw would have been a nice touch, but it's a allen head.
I zipped the transducer above the ABS module and the wire harness (3 wires) goes through the firewall to the gauge. Power/Ground and 1 wire for the gauge.
Sgt_Gr8Haus
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How are you liking this gauge? Any lag? Any issues with it?I'm lazy so here is my obd bewst gauge.
RangerFitz
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No lag issues. And I've been happy with it recently for its ability to read and clear check engine lights. I don't not like that the screen is polarized to reduce glare. So when I wear my sunglasses I can't see the screen!! Annoying during the day.
daczone
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Altered the original with a tilt towards the driver. My 1st version was flat.
I did one more (not shown) with a 4 degree downward angle and 2 more degrees to the right. It fits into the vent, but the angle makes it a close fit. I moved it 1 mm to the left to compensate for the angle. It should be perfect. I will upload the STL to thingiverse if anyone wants it. I gauge is digital, so just 1 little 3 pin wire to unplug to remove it. I really like this gauge, wish it was available in a white faceplate for my other car.
I did one more (not shown) with a 4 degree downward angle and 2 more degrees to the right. It fits into the vent, but the angle makes it a close fit. I moved it 1 mm to the left to compensate for the angle. It should be perfect. I will upload the STL to thingiverse if anyone wants it. I gauge is digital, so just 1 little 3 pin wire to unplug to remove it. I really like this gauge, wish it was available in a white faceplate for my other car.
daczone
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Original flush: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5498687
Bravohook
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where did you acquire that?? I really like that, not that i need a gauge but that looks pretty neat. Does it collect trans temp?? Or is it just a boost gauge?I'm lazy so here is my obd bewst gauge.
RangerFitz
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It had a channel for Trans temp, but didn't give a value. Maybe it need to be warmed up idk.
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OFC Ranger
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cheap tablet + bluetooth obd dongle + torquepro. Think it all ran a little under $100 and provides more than just one item to monitor
But who am I kidding, the tire PSI is the real reason for the setup, turbo boost is just to impress the school kids
But who am I kidding, the tire PSI is the real reason for the setup, turbo boost is just to impress the school kids
ControlNode
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I know there was an app that would use Torque Pro to collect the data and then pass it to a display in Android Auto. OBD2AA I think it was. It was really nice setup with that in my RS. Could do custom number of gauges, background, gauge background/needle.cheap tablet + bluetooth obd dongle + torquepro. Think it all ran a little under $100 and provides more than just one item to monitor
But who am I kidding, the tire PSI is the real reason for the setup, turbo boost is just to impress the school kids
micl9
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Unfortunately OBD2AA is no longer supported by the developer. He is also behind AAWireless. He did release his source code so maybe someone else will pick it up. But Google made some changes to AA to not allow apps like this to run so it will not be an easy fix.
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I'm aware, that is why I used "was" and "could" instead of "is" and "can". I'm against all of the video player apps people were making, but this gauge app felt in line with AA goals to me, but I guess Google couldn't find a way to differentiate the apps, so they blocked them all. I know in one of the last versions I used there as a mode where it became a layer between AA and the head unit, but having to be rooted, or manually starting the AA head unit server was a pain so I pretty much stopped using it then.
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